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A Typology for Integrating Technology, Organization, and Job Design
Abstract
This paper proposes a theoretical model of technology that consists of three elements: workflow predictability, task predictability, and job interdependence. Various configurations of these three elements can be formed into "cells" that describe different technologies. The different modes of managerial control and self-regulation associated with each cell are discussed. The paper then combines the technology model with Hackman and Oldham's model of job redesign to form an integrated technology/job redesign model. Various relationships between technology and job characteristics are explored. A major conclusion develops from this discussion: in order to change the job characteristics that are associated with a target work system, the unavoidable introduction of uncertainty is necessary. The amount of self-regulation and the perceived degree of autonomy are shown to be critical variables that link technology and job redesign principles.
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A Framework for the Comparative Analysis of Organizations
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Metadata
- Authors
- Slocum, J. W., & Sims, H. P.
- Venue
- Human Relations
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 1980-03
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 193-212
- ISSN
- 0018-7267 (ISSN-L)
- 1741-282X
- OpenAlex
- W2166550228
- Cited by
- 174
- References
- 5
- FWCI
- 18.29
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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